Robert Hughes
Robert Hughes was an influential Australian art critic and writer, known for his insightful commentary on art and culture. Born on July 28, 1938, he served as the art critic for Time magazine and authored several significant works, including 'The Shock of the New.' Hughes's writing often explored the intersection of art and society, emphasizing the importance of skill and craftsmanship in artistic expression.
Born on Jul 28, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,223 | $1,700,000 | 1,576$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 35,223 | $1,700,000 | 1,576$ |
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Canada:
As Robert Hughes put it in his brilliant 1986 history The Fatal Shore, 'the mob, as the urban proletariat was called, had become an object of terror and contempt...'
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United Arab Emirates:
Robert Hughes is the sporting director at Liverpool who brought Kerkes to Bournemouth.
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Indonesia:
Robert Hughes wrote about Australia's transformation from a penal colony to a nation with a strong education system.
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Australia:
Robert Hughes explained his appreciation of art through the philosophy of skill and spectacle.
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